University of California, Los Angeles, English
Assistant Professor, Latinx literary studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION
The Department of English at UCLA invites applications for a tenure-track position in Latinx literary studies at the rank of Assistant Professor with duties beginning July 1, 2023. We are interested in a scholar whose work examines the context and histories of Latinidad through a critical, cultural, and literary lens. We particularly value scholarship situated in a hemispheric context that is located in or conversant with Central American Studies. We value scholars as well devoted to Afro-Latinidad and Blackness, to Queer and Trans Latinidades, or/and to Indigenous and Decolonial Studies. We also welcome the opportunity to broaden our engagement with performance, film, and the visual arts. Each of these critical and aesthetic fields offers vibrant areas of study relevant to the Los Angeles region and to the interests of our students. The Department is particularly invested in finding candidates committed to mentoring undergraduate and graduate Latinx students and other students of color. This position highlights the centrality of the Humanities in collaboration with the urban communities that surround UCLA as well as neighboring communities across Los Angeles and nationally, part of an effort to connect to Indigenous Latinx communities in the region and to assist with the development of an Urban Studies Minor at UCLA. Above all else, we seek applicants whose research, teaching, and service address the multidimensionality of Latina/o/x experiences in critical, original, and compelling ways.
The Department of English seeks applicants who examine Latinidad through a broad range of perspectives and approaches. We are eager to build on our department’s existing strengths in Chicanx and Latinx literatures and cultures from the 19th to 21st centuries. We offer numerous courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, several of which are cross listed with the César Chávez Chicana/Chicano and Central American Studies Department. Our faculty have extensive experience collaborating with the Chicano Studies Research Center, especially working with the CSRC Library, which holds one of the most important research collections on Chicana/o/x experiences. The English Department also houses the Latinx Literary Reading Group that brings together faculty and students across several departments at UCLA to discuss current work in the field and to form a collaborative community that supports group members with their own writing.
Complete applications should be received by November 16, 2022 at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07891, and must include:
1) A cover letter that discusses the candidate’s research in the field of Latinx studies, teaching experience and interests, community engagement, and any other relevant experience.
2) A statement that indicates the applicant’s investments and contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including research or related work that challenges racism and/or other forms of subordination such as classism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia.
3) A current CV.
4) Three (3) letters of reference.
5) A writing sample of 20-25 pages that represents the candidate’s research interests and methodological strengths in the field of Latinx studies.
A Ph.D. in literary studies or a related field is required by date of hire. Review of applications will begin immediately after November 16, 2022. The committee may request additional materials after an initial examination of the applications.
UCLA aims to achieve federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution by 2025. In preparation for this designation, the Office of the Chancellor and the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost have sponsored this search in order to recruit exceptional scholars whose teaching, scholarship and/or mentoring has strong ties to Latinx experiences in the United States. This search is conducted in partnership between the Chicano Studies Research Center and the Department of English. Faculty hired through this search are expected to develop an active relationship with the Chicano Studies Research Center and to encourage the success of all students, especially Latinx and first-generation scholars.
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As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Contact: |
Yasmin Sharawy Academic and Staff Personnel Manager UCLA Department of English and UCLA Writing Programs yasmin@english.ucla.edu |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Literature |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/17/2022 |
Closing Date | 11/16/2022 |